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Dreischmeyer Family History

Dreischmeyer Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Wischmeyer, Kreischer, Drescher, Dickmeyer, Kretschmer, Eickmeyer

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Where is the Dreischmeyer family from?

You can see how Dreischmeyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dreischmeyer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Dreischmeyer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Dreischmeyer family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Dreischmeyer's in USA. California had the highest population of Dreischmeyer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dreischmeyer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 91 census records available for the last name Dreischmeyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dreischmeyer census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 16 immigration records available for the last name Dreischmeyer. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 9 military records available for the last name Dreischmeyer. For the veterans among your Dreischmeyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dreischmeyer lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1996, in the United States, Dreischmeyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Dreischmeyer in 1973 was 80, and 69 in 1996.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dreischmeyer ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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